Which airports is ICE going to? What will agents be doing? What to know

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ICE agents were deployed to 13 major U.S. airports on March 23, 2026 to support TSA operations and ease long security lines amid a partial government shutdown and severe staffing shortages.

President Donald Trump sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports around the country on Monday, March 23, as long security lines continue amid a partial government shutdown.Ask about it

Transportation Security Administration worker absences reached their highest levels over the weekend since the shutdown began in mid-February, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Officers have been working without regular pay, and more than 400 have quit, the White House said in a March 22 post on X.